Base of the Towers Trek, Torres del Paine
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trekking in one of the most iconic places in Patagonia. Leaving early from your accommodation, we transfer to Torres del Paine National Park, where the walk begins amid unique and majestic scenery.
With our guide you will cross valleys, lenga forests and glacial moraines to reach the viewpoint with its unmatched view of the three towers: Central, Monzino and De Agostini. A demanding route, rewarded with one of the most breathtaking panoramas in Patagonia.
- Places to Visit: Estancia Torres del Paine, Ascencio River, Refugio El Chileno, lenga forest, Mount Almirante Nieto, glacial moraine, Base Torres viewpoint, Laguna Torres, views of the Central, Monzino and De Agostini towers, Cerro Peineta and Nido de Cóndores.
- Departure time: (Departure from accommodation)
- All year round: between 06:15 and 07:00
- Return time: (Return to accommodation)
- All year round: between 19:30 and 21:30 approx.
- Includes:
- Return transport
- Certified bilingual local guide
- Box lunch
- Safety briefing
- Trekking poles
- Gaiters and crampons in the winter season
- Public liability insurance
- Not Included:
- Entrance to Torres del Paine National Park
- Personal and medical expenses
- Personal accident insurance
- Under-18s:
- In exceptional cases, under-14s may be allowed to take part, provided they have previous mountain hiking experience that their parents or legal guardians can demonstrate in some way.
- Pick-up point: Accommodation within the urban area of Puerto Natales. If your accommodation is outside the urban area, please let us know so we can tell you the nearest pick-up point.
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- Important information:
- Activity difficulty: Medium / High
- Total distance: 22 km there and back
- Approximate walking time: 8 hours
- Available all year round
- Departure guaranteed with a minimum of 2 passengers
- What to bring:
- Trekking clothing in layers (base, mid and outer)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Waterproof trekking boots
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and gloves
- Water bottle
- Any personal medication (for chronic conditions)
- Recommendations:
- Physically demanding: a good level of fitness beforehand is recommended
- Reaching the viewpoint depends on the weather and on the group’s fitness
- Park entrance is bought at www.pasesparques.cl
- Entrance fees (indicative):
- Chilean residents (up to 3 days):
- Adult (18+): $9,400 CLP
- Youth (13 to 17): $5,200 CLP
- Children (under 12) and seniors: Free
- People with disabilities (children, youth, adults and seniors): Free
- Foreign visitors (up to 3 days):
- Adult (18+), people with disabilities and seniors: $32,400 CLP
- Youth (13 to 17): $16,600 CLP
- Children (under 12): Free
- Chilean residents (up to 3 days):
- Important information:
Passenger responsibility and safety
- It is the passenger’s responsibility to make sure their state of health is compatible with the activities carried out during our services.
- If most of the group decides not to continue, whether because of the weather or their state of health, the guide will assess the situation and take the most appropriate decision based on their judgement and experience. Passenger safety is always the priority.
- We accept no responsibility for passengers’ state of health or for any problems or accidents arising from it.
- If a passenger has to leave the excursion for medical reasons, they must cover the cost of their own rescue.
- Services are not available for children under 14.
- Anyone aged 14 to 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct responsibility of their parents or adult guardians.
- In exceptional cases, under-14s may be allowed to take part, provided they have previous mountain hiking experience that their parents or legal guardians can demonstrate in some way.
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